Catherine wheel

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

1. (historical) A breaking wheel, or wheel with spikes on it.
2. A firework that rotates when lit.
3. A cartwheel move.
4. A rose window.

Συνώνυμα

marigold window

rosette

🏵️

rose window

Katherine-wheel

St. Catherine's wheel

Μεταφράσεις

roue de St. Catherine

roue de Catherine

ruota di Santa Caterina

vuurwerk

🎆

ròda de Santa Catarina

estrelinha

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been sentenced to execution on such a wheel, which shattered at her touch.